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CONSENT AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
November 10, 2014
1:45 P.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.

 
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
 
2.
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
2014 - Planning Department (1100)
 
B.
2014 - Adult Probation/ Drug Court (1100)
 
C.
2014 - Alternative Incarceration Program/AIP (1100)
 
D.
2014 - Pct. #1 BCAP (1312) 
 
E.
2014 - Pct. #2 Rd Maint (1200)
 
F.
2014 - Pct. #2 Administration (1200) 
 
G.
2014 - Pct #3 Parks (1100) 
 
H.
2014- Pct. #4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
 
I.
2014 - Constable Pct.#2 (1100)
 
J.
2014 - Constable Pct. #3 (1257)
 
K.
2014 - Constable Pct. 4 LBSP (1284)
 
L.
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) 
 
M.
2014 - Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Pl 2 (1100)
 
N.
2014 - Co. Wide Mechanic Shop (1200) 
 
O.
2014 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing / U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228)
 
P.
2014 - 398th DC  (1100) 
 
Q.
2014 - Elections (1100)
 
R.
2014 - Elections (1100)
 
S.
2014 - Safety Division (1100)
 
T.
2014 - J.P. Pct. #2, Pl. 2 (1100)
 
U.
2014 - Facilities Management (1100)
 
V.
2014 - Executive Office (1100)
 
W.
 2014 - County Clerk (1100)
 
X.
2014 - 398th DC (1100)  
 
Y.
2014 - District Attorney's Office (1223)
 
Z.
2014 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
 
AA.
2014 - Public Affairs (1100)
 
BB.
2014 - Fire Marshal (1100)
 
CC.
2014 - Tax Office Scofflaw (1100)
 
DD.
2014 - Tax Office (1100) General Fund
 
3.
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
 SELF FUNDED HEALTH BENEFITS (2201):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within Health Benefits from program 003 to program 009.
 
B.
Adult Probation Alternative Incarceration Program/ AIP (1100)
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Admin Contingency to the Adult Probation Alternative Incarceration Program in the amount of $2,567.49 to fund health insurance expenditures.
 
C.
 Pct.1 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdeparmental transfer within General Fund (1100) from program (001) to program (013) in the amount of $1,250.00.
 
D.
Easter Seals-RGV (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Mental Health Trials Acct. (1100) to Easter Seals-RGV Acct. (1100) in the amount of $ 7,000.00 to fund electricity expenses through December, 2014
 
E.
Pct. #4:
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (program 007) to Pct. 4 Restitution (program 125) in the amount of $10,236.19.
 
4.
Planning Department:
 
A.
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)

2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
5.
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of September 2014 $657,635.37
 
6.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #153206 & #115487
 
B.
Right of Way:
1.  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 2,300 LF of 18" PVC Irrigation Pipe, installed along Alberta Rd.
2.  Engelman Irrigation District: Install 30 ft of 15 inch pipe across Mile 5 1/2 Rd. from west to east.
3.  Future Cable Vision: Will be installing a 1" cable line throughout the following subdivisions:
Martin Enterprises Sub. aka Dream Valley Ranch, Sleepy Valley Ranch, Restful Valley Ranch, Pleasant Valley Ranch, Enchanted Valley Ranch, Golfview Estates Sub. 1 & 2, Hidden Valley Ranch, Leisure Valley Ranch, Praire View Heights Sub, Silverado Sub, Silverado West Sub, Riverside Sub, Villa Rama Sub, Squire Estates Sub, Villa Rama East Sub.
 
7.
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
Account Number Payer Amount
R2950.99.000.0000.D6 Ryan Tax Compliance Services $3,863.16
S7355.00.000.0030.00 Texas National Bank $5,175.58
V0563.02.000.0051.00 Rushmore Loan Management $2,645.80
W3630.02.001.0057.00 Corelogic $3,910.65
 
8.
Membership Dues:
 
A.
398th D.C. (1100):
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the American Judges Association for Judge Aida Salinas Flores, 398th District Court Judge, in the amount of $150.00 (req. #266037) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
 
B.
Tax Office (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to Texas Association of Assessing Officers in the amount of $90.00 for Edgar Jaramillo, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures and completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the amount of $ 1,275.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal employees and reserve deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (PO #715473).
 
9.
Urban County:
 
A.
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the City of San Juan and one (1) applicant in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
10.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Pharr 2013-2014 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $35,850.83 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Pharr, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Pharr.
 
B.
Discussion, consideration and approval to process payment for tax year 2013 in the amount of $200,158.52 to HEB Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and HEB Grocery Company.
 
11.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
Self-Insured (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 10/16-31/2014 in the amount of $43,337.91 and requesting approval of wire transfer.  
 
B.
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,087,434.19 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/11/14 to 10/24/14.

10/11-17/14 $   480,697.03
10/18-24/14 $   606,737.16
TOTAL $1,087,434.19

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
12.
Purchasing Dept:
Notes:
A.  FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.

B.  ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 5 (increase of $39,702.00 & additional 59 Days) in connection with  "Repairs and Renovations-1st and 2nd Floors to the Former Administration Building," to awarded contractor D.Wilson Construction Company.
 
B.
Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice #J-5329 in the amount of $116,817.83 from Protech Mechanical  - Valley, LLC as submitted and reviewed by County Facilities Management for the "Replacement of a 160 ton Chiller for the Old Administration Building (100 E. Cano-Edinburg)" (P.O. 711021) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.  (Proj. No. 2014-269-MSS)
 
C.
1.  Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 14-10-000022 ($2,035.30) submitted by L&G Engineering Laboratory in connection to C- 13-220-08-13 (PO # 707018) for the Sunflower Park ONSITE project. 
2.  Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 20142086 ($6,000.00) submitted by Tedsi Infrastructure Group  in connection to C-13-188-02-11 (PO # 706062) for the Mon Mack Road project.
3.  Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 20142087 ($5,000.00) submitted by Tedsi Infrastructure Group in connection to C-13-189-02-11 (PO # 714028) for the Roosevelt Road project.
4.  Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 20142123 ($25,500.00) submitted by Tedsi Infrastructure Group in connection to C-13-189-02-11 (PO# 714028) for the Roosevelt Road project.
 
D.
Pursuant to the 2014 Fixed Asset's Policy and Procedure Manual,  Roman Rodriquez, Director of Road & Bridge is formally requesting approval to remove items listed in Exhibit A from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 inventory, due to cannibalization of listed assets.
 
E.
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #3701 in the amount $3,350 for professional services submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, Contract C-14-085-04-08 (WA#6), for the Pct. 2 Multipurpose Complex Detention Pond.
 
F.
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20142119 in the amount of $172,021.97 submitted for professional services by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) for the Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
 
G.
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the first (1st) year of two (2) - one (1) options as stipulated and provided in the following listed contracts for RFB 2013-147-11-19 - " Janitorial Supplies, Industrial Chemicals and Supplies" under the same rates, terms and conditions.

1) Gulf Coast Paper Co.,  Inc.
2) Staples Contract and Commercial Inc. operating as Staples Facility Solutions
3) Sysco Central Texas, Inc.
4) CC Distributors, Inc.
5) PFS-Victoria c/o Performance Food Group, Inc.
 
H.
Hidalgo County H.I.D.T.A. formally request the removal of two county assets from their inventory list. Items are no longer in the possession of the department please see attached.

1) County Asset Tag# 51007 EF Johnson 5300 radio Serial No. 5326J3309T-79725
2) County Asset Tag# 44489 Dell Precision 380 tower Serial No. CC9XS81
 
I.
Hidalgo County H.I.D.T.A. is requesting the correction of three serial number typos presented to HCCC April 15, 2014 AI-43840 to finalize the process of removing assets through the County Auditor's Office.

Asset Tag# 53601 Portable Radio 5100 Serial Number 5110G2808C62409
Asset Tag# 53603 Portable Radio 5100 Serial Number 5110G2908C63132
Asset Tag# 51012 Portable Radio 5100 Serial Number 5110G3408T-71767
 
J.
Delete Fuel Card /Add Fuel Card:
1. Safety division - delete fuel card 
2. Constable Pct No. 3 - add new fuel card 
 
K.
Add Fuel Card 
1. Constable Pct No. 2- fuel cards